EZ-DUZ-IT Deluxe Can Opener with Red Grips

My roomie threw away my Swing-a-way can opener of about 25 years, citing: the blade was dirty, and it was "OLD"! It worked just fine, and after they pulled me off of her, I went about buying can opener, after can opener for several years. I never found one that was as smooth, easy to use, or would last. UNTIL NOW! I won't know for sure about the longevity until more time has passed, but it sure is smooth and easy to use. JUST LIKE THE ORIGINALI ran across the EZ-DUZ-IT here on Amazon, and immediately bought one. It works like the old Swing-a-way that is now made in china and does not last like the original ones. I won't know for about 5 years if this one is as good, but the first month of owning one is promising!How did EZ-DUZ-IT come to be? Looks like good old American "Know-How", might not be dead yet. A family owned screw machine business called "Steuby manufacturing" has purchased the old Swing-A-Way equipment, and put it back to work. They are now creating American manufacturing jobs, and once again making the "worlds BEST can opener". It is an exact duplicate of the Swing-A-Way in look and feel. AND, it is supposedly made with the higher quality materials of the old Swing-a-way. Time will tell. The new Chinese made Swing-A-way no longer lasts like the old American made version. I have no idea why, because it looks the same. But the tolerances, and/or the quality of the material have made the Swing-A-Way into just another throw away can opener.GREAT NEWS!There is even a company out there (http://www.sierravalleytrading.com/) the sierra valley trading company, that is honoring the original lifetime warranty of the original Swing-A-Way. If you make any purchase on their site, and you have an original Swing-A-way where the gears bind, they will do a rebuild of your original for FREE!I have not had to try to get one fixed, but a friend of mine got me a used Made in America Swing-A-way (with the made in America stamp on the metal). It works well, but occasionally it binds on smaller cans. I am going to try to get it rebuilt, and will report back on what happens.First I will try direct through the Steuby company, and if that does not work, I will try through Sierra valley trading company.In the mean time, if you have any doubts about a can opener purchase? The EZ-Duz-It is just a 9 dollar can opener. It is made in the USA, and It really is the best hand cranked can opener ever made, why are you waiting? Try it and see for yourself! You won't be disappointed.

Easily the best hand can opener i have bought. Durable and easy to use. Cuts nice and smooth and best of all it’s made in the USA.

Just what I was looking for - a simple, functional can opener that is easy to use. I especially like that the turning mechanism operates smoothly and with minimal effort probably because of its size which provides a comfortable grip.

I was looking for a can opener for a friend moving into a new home. I really wanted a duplicate of my old, reliable Swing-A-Way can opener with red handles--the same kind we had when I was a kid. Unfortunately, the current Swing-A-Way can opener that *looks* like my old one no longer bears the "U.S.A" stamp. It's now made in China. I wanted a durable tool made in the US to exacting standards—while also employing people locally. While doubtful about the name, I ordered the EZ-DUZ-IT after doing my research.I can't begin to express how satisfied I am with the "EZ-DUZ-IT Deluxe Can Opener with Red Grips" made by John J. Steuby Co. in Missouri. I'm convinced that this can opener is an equivalent replacement of my trusty old Swing-A-Way.Feel: Solid, comforting weight with smooth rubberized grip, familiar turning handle, and even the bottle top opener on the side. The exposed edges of the can opener are sufficiently smooth; I have no concerns about a child or an elder injuring themselves.Function: The opener works like a charm: Easy puncture of the lid when closing the can opener, and easy, smooth rotation removes lids with ease. No serrated edges on the removed can top/lid; no sharper than the lids left by my faithful old Swing-A-Way.Upkeep: Easy to clean with soap & a sponge; I don't use a dishwasher but this tool could easily withstand machine washing.I'm so satisfied with this product that I let my friend keep my old Swing-A-Way that I loaned her! I'm confident that the EZ-DUZ-IT will last me for years to come.Note: If like me you'd never heard of this family-owned company, it seems the majority of their manufacturing is for the manufacturing industry. They've been in business since 1944. You can learn more about the company at their site: steuby dotcom/CORP INFO 8-18-17.htm

I've been using this for 2.5 yrs now----it has never failed to open any can easily! Handles are easy to grip even with compromised grip strength. Rinses clean easily. Never rusts!